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DV and pregnancy

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academyrouge · 19/08/2025 20:42

I need help. Any advice.
I am 12 weeks pregnant and have gone through hell.
Without going into massive details, my situation is that I am in a relationship and have been for last two years. He has been unhappy with my pregnancy and has hurt me on a few occasions. It has notched up each time. There have been four episodes and two involved strangulation, the last one left me thinking I was going to die. He snaps. Goes from being lovely and when he gets cross becomes another person.
My sister reported him and the police want to investigate. I’m told strangulation is very serious as can be classed as attempted murder. I didn’t provoke him, it was an argument that’s all. He knows what’s going on because I told him and he accepted it was his doing.
in all of this he suddenly became pro pregnancy, told his family and was talking marriage. Like, everything he was against and the crap his put me through went out the window. I am so confused. Is this a one off? Has he likely done this before and will again? I admit my brain is foggy and I’m all over the place and don’t know what way to turn.
His family now want to be involved and I’m not even sure I believe him anymore, if he really told them. I can’t seem to think straight and clearly and without judgement could do with some advice. It’s hard enough as it is and I feel stupid enough.

OP posts:
Parsley4321 · 20/08/2025 09:01

@JanFebAndOnwards sorry my wording was wrong fleeing to a refuge won’t make her life harder per se but keeping the pregnancy will she will always be tied to this monster.

Glitterballofdreams · 20/08/2025 09:14

Can I just add, in case you’re not aware, refuges aren’t big scary places. They’re homely, comfortable and full of support. More importantly you will be safe. You can be moved to any area of the UK that you are happy with, as far away as you want.
Stay safe x

JanFebAndOnwards · 20/08/2025 14:01

Hope you’re OK @academyrouge

academyrouge · 20/08/2025 14:26

@YesHonestly Im still reeling from the harsh realisation. I’m stupidly tired today but have made a list of things to do. I’ll be contacting a refuge, then going from there. Still waiting for the police to contact me. But yeah, I’m hanging in there. I’m really thankful I’ve had loads of support here. 🥰

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YesHonestly · 20/08/2025 16:54

Baby steps, one thing at a time and you’ll get there!

Add Women’s Aid to the list of people to call if you haven’t already, their advice and support is invaluable x

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